Head (a) of Operating Theatre, Permanence Clinic 80-100%
- 12 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- 3013 Bern
About the job
Workplace: Permanence Clinic, Bern
Start date: Immediate or by arrangement
Type of employment: Permanent
Reference number: 75564
As the largest medical network in Switzerland, we set standards with our clinics, outpatient surgery centres and emergency departments. First-class medical quality and the well-being of people are at the centre of everything we do.
For the Operating Department of the Permanence Clinic with specialisations in orthopaedics and traumatology, neurosurgery, hand surgery, visceral surgery and ENT, we are looking for a Head of Operating Theatre.
An overview of all our employment conditions and benefits can be found at: Teamdiagnose - What we lack is you.
For additional information, Inga Rosenbaum, Head of OISM Hirslanden Bern a.i., is available at +41 31 990 45 19 as well as inga.rosenbaum@hirslanden.ch , or the recruitment team of Hirslanden Bern at recruiting.bern@hirslanden.ch .
Please note that for data protection reasons we cannot consider paper dossiers (which will not be returned) or applications by e-mail. Please apply exclusively online via this tool.
Start date: Immediate or by arrangement
Type of employment: Permanent
Reference number: 75564
As the largest medical network in Switzerland, we set standards with our clinics, outpatient surgery centres and emergency departments. First-class medical quality and the well-being of people are at the centre of everything we do.
For the Operating Department of the Permanence Clinic with specialisations in orthopaedics and traumatology, neurosurgery, hand surgery, visceral surgery and ENT, we are looking for a Head of Operating Theatre.
Head (a) of Operating Theatre, Permanence Clinic 80-100%
Head (a) of Operating Theatre, Permanence Clinic 80-100%
YOUR TASKS
- You lead the department in terms of personnel and professional matters according to the organisational chart
- You ensure an efficient and high-quality operational organisation in the operating theatre area
- You plan and conduct team meetings and promote collaboration within the team as well as the team culture
- You take responsibility for the induction of new employees as well as for the professional training and further education of the team
- You support the maximisation of operating theatre capacities and ensure compliance with the patient safety concept
- You participate in subject- and function-specific projects
- You share responsibility for quality in the operating theatre area, monitor the maintenance and routine service of all equipment and support the management of new acquisitions
YOUR PROFILE
- You have training as a specialist in operating theatre technology HF (foreign qualifications: including SRK recognition or at least positive PreCheck)
- In addition, you have solid professional experience in the operating theatre environment and have gained several years of leadership experience in an operating department
- You have completed leadership training or are willing to undertake it
- You value interdisciplinary collaboration and are committed both professionally and personally to our team
- You lead employees authentically, inclusively and appreciatively, promote their development and long-term commitment, act as a role model, assert yourself when necessary and treat patients, relatives and employees with respect
- You think entrepreneurially and cost-consciously, make responsible decisions, ensure safety, quality and excellence in the operating theatre, work in a structured and reliable manner even in demanding situations, drive innovations and changes forward and consistently implement improvement potentials
- Your German language skills are very good both spoken and written (minimum level B2)
SOME OF YOUR BENEFITS WITH US
- Family atmosphere with informal culture and collaboration at eye level
- Modern workplaces in the heart of Bern with the possibility of home office
- Diverse range of benefits (e.g. Publibike, public transport coupons, discounted fitness subscriptions etc.)
- Discounted catering options in the restaurants of the clinics
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Additional leisure time through the purchase of up to two weeks of holiday
- Changing time of up to four additional days off (depending on workload)
An overview of all our employment conditions and benefits can be found at: Teamdiagnose - What we lack is you.
For additional information, Inga Rosenbaum, Head of OISM Hirslanden Bern a.i., is available at +41 31 990 45 19 as well as inga.rosenbaum@hirslanden.ch , or the recruitment team of Hirslanden Bern at recruiting.bern@hirslanden.ch .
Please note that for data protection reasons we cannot consider paper dossiers (which will not be returned) or applications by e-mail. Please apply exclusively online via this tool.
The Hirslanden Group is the largest medical network in Switzerland. The group comprises 16 clinics in 9 cantons. It also operates 5 outpatient surgery centres, 18 radiology and 6 radiotherapy institutes. The group employs 11,025 staff.